With class assignments now published, we’re taking the first steps in seeking out room parent volunteers. Two parents per classroom will be in charge of communication with the teacher and coordinating classroom parties, teacher gifts and other classroom needs. Please note that you do not need to be a room parent to volunteer in your child’s classroom. Room parents are predominately the people in charge of coordinating with the teachers directly then working with the other parents to divvy up responsibilities.
Want to learn more about what the position involves? Check out this flyer here or the website FAQ for more information.
Room parent selection is at the discretion of Bancroft’s staff and administration. The PTO provides the school support for the process by providing the signup form, from which volunteer names are delivered directly to the school for them to select and notify room parents for each classroom. Traditionally two individuals are chosen per classroom; signing up does not guarantee you one of these spots. This is a blind sign up; you will not see your name after adding it to the list, please do not sign up multiple times.
After room parents have been chosen, the PTO then provides additional support with a virtual training session, access to an online Frequently Asked Questions, and a room parent coordinator who will be your “go to” person throughout the year with any additional questions that come up, as well as the person who provides PTO related communications for you to forward to the other classroom parents.